EXPLORE • LEARN • PLAN • CONSERVE
Discover extraordinary birds, tropical forests, volcanoes and wildlife experiences across Costa Rica.
WKH DESTINATION OF THE MONTH • OCTOBER 2026
Where volcanoes, cloud forests and tropical gardens open the door to extraordinary wildlife.
Resplendent Quetzals, toucans, hummingbirds and dramatic landscapes make Costa Rica a destination that rewards both wildlife travellers and photographers.
EXPLORE COSTA RICA WILDLIFE
Find the wildlife. Find where to see it.
COSTA RICA • BIRD INTELLIGENCE
Start with one of WKH’s 10 Costa Rica birding regions. Select a bird group, then choose a region to see its visitor-ready A/B hotspots and the unique species recorded in the current 30-day WKH data window.
Nectar-feeding specialists ranging from tropical lowlands to cool mountain forests, with remarkable diversity across Costa Rica.
Type a Costa Rica bird name such as Snowcap, Resplendent Quetzal or Green Hermit. WKH will show only regions and A/B hotspots with records in the current data window.
Choose a matching region to continue your research.
BIRDS
Start with an iconic bird, a bird group, or search for an individual species. The Costa Rica map stays beside you while you explore.
Single bird = hotspots and recent reports
Bird groups = number of species in each area
Type the bird name and choose a match. WKH will show regions and current A/B hotspots with records for that species.
PLACES
Discover iconic wildlife destinations, wildlife-focused accommodations and private birding and photography gardens.
WKH Regions show where you are in Costa Rica. These Places choices show the specific destinations and properties you can actually visit.
Homepage campaign assets use their WKH image records for creator and rights information. Other feature and bird imagery may use Wikimedia Commons attribution.